Overview of Dr. Singh
Dr. Jaspal Ricky Singh is the Medical Director of Outpatient Faculty Practice in the Division of Rehabilitation Medicine and Co-Director of the Weill Cornell Spine Center.
Dr. Singh is a triple-board certified physician specializing in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine and Pain Medicine. He earned his undergraduate degree at The George Washington University majoring in biology and religious studies. He then attended the George Washington University School and Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Pennsylvania. Additionally, Dr. Singh went to on to fulfill a fellowship in Interventional Pain and Sports Medicine at the University of Colorado – Denver.
Dr. Singh specializes in a multidisciplinary approach to treat pain by integrating physical therapy and interventional techniques his care. Through the use of minimally invasive, fluoroscopic-guided spine procedures, peripheral nerve blocks, electrodiagnostics and musculoskeletal ultrasound, Dr. Singh individualizes his treatment plan with a focus on functional restoration.
Dr. Singh is now offering Platelet-Rich Plasma injections for various sports injuries.
He employs a comprehensive approach to the treatment of spinal disorders by providing pain management in an honest, kind, and compassionate manner.
Education & Training
University of ColoradoFellowship, Pain Medicine, 2012
University of Pennsylvania Health SystemResidency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2008 - 2011
Boston University Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 2007 - 2008
George Washington University School of Medicine and Health SciencesClass of 2006
George Washington UniversityB.A., Major: Religious Studies; Minor: Psychology and Biology, Magna Cum Laude, 1998 - 2002
Boston University Medical CenterInternship, Surgery
Certifications & Licensure
FL State Medical License 2021 - Present
CA State Medical License 2015 - 2025
NJ State Medical License 2013 - 2025
NY State Medical License 2012 - 2025
CO State Medical License 2011 - 2013
PA State Medical License 2008 - 2012
- American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Pain Medicine
- American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Sports Medicine
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Best Doctors of New York - Pain Medicine Castle Connolly, 2016
- Fellow in the Program for Academic Leadership AAP, 2013
- Super Doctors New York Rising Star, 2013
- Willibald Nagler Clinical Scholar in Rehabilitation Medicine 2013
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014
- Resident Educator of the Year University of Pennsylvania, 2011
- Education Chief Resident University of Pennsylvania, 2010
- Administrative Chief Resident University of Pennsylvania, 2009
- Surgical Co-Intern of the Year Boston University Medical Center, 2008
- Dean’s List George Washington University, 1998
- Presidential Scholarship in Academic Excellence 1998
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Publications & Presentations
Journal Articles
Image-Guided Injections of the Hip
Yasar E, Singh JR, Hill J, Akuthota V, Physiother Phys Rehabil, 1/1/2014Treatment Options Can Bring Relief for Chronic Lower Back Pain
Singh JR, Women’s Health Advisor, 3/1/2013Residency Selection Criteria: A Survey of Program Directors
Singh JR and Brooks, DM, The PM&R Resident, 2/1/2012Systems-Based Practice: The Core Competency Learned on the Job?
Brooks, DM and Singh JR, The PM&R Resident, 9/1/2011Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy in an Athlete with Adductor Longus Tendon Tear
Singh JR, Roza R, Bartolozzi AR, University of Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Journal, 5/1/2010Functional Outcome in Patients treated for Chronic Posttraumatic Osteomyelitis
Egol KA, Singh JR, Nwosu U, Bulletin NYU Hosp Jt. Dis., 1/1/2009Removal of Painful Orthopaedic Implants after Fracture Union
Acknowledged in Minkowitz et al, Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery Volume 89, 9/1/2007- Join now to see all
Abstracts/Posters
Clinical Effectiveness of Two-Level Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injections: A Sub-group Analysis.
Singh JR, Maher P, Christolias GC, Proceedings of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, Seoul, Korea, 6/5/2014A Competitive Kickboxing Injury resulting in Posterior Leg Pain.
Mehta P, Sarno D, Singh JR, Proceedings of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM), New Orleans, LA, 1/1/2014Efficacy of Sacroiliac Joint Corticosteroid Injection Based on Arthrographic Contrast Patterns.
Scholten P, Patel S, Christos P, Singh JR, Proceedings of the Study in Multidisciplinary Pain Research- SIMPAR, Rome, Italy, 1/1/2014Characteristics of Corticosteroid Utilization in Spinal Interventions.
Singh JR, Smith, M, Akuthota, V, Proceedings of the European Congress of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Marseille, France, 1/1/2014Characteristics of Corticosteroid Utilization with Spinal Interventions.
Smith, M, Singh JR, Akuhota, V, Proceedings of the Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Convention, New Orleans, LA, 1/1/2013Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Choice has Changed over the Last Decade: An Analysis of a Large Commercial Claims Database.
Smith, M, Singh JR, Allen R, Nair K, Akuhota, V, Proceedings of the International Spine Intervention Society (ISIS), New York City, NY, 1/1/2013Medial Tibial Pain in a Male Rugby Player.
Stone, D., Singh JR., Brakke R, American College of Sports Medicine Annual Assembly, San Francisco, CA, 5/20/2012Effectiveness of Phyiscal Therapy as an Adjunct to Epidural Steroid Injections in the Treatment of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.
Knight, E. Singh JR. et al, Proceedings of North American Spine Society, Dallas, TX, 1/1/2012The impact of MRI in Physician Decision Making Prior to Initial Spinal Injection.
Singh JR, Laker S, Sullivan W, Akuhota, V, Proceedings of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Annual Convention, Atlanta, GA, 1/1/2012Medicare Knowledge Gaps: A Tool to Assess to ACGME Core Competency of Systems-Based Practice in a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Program.
Brooks DM, Lenrow DA, Singh JR, et al, Proceedings of Association of Academic Physiatrists, Phoenix, AZ, 1/1/2011Double Crush Syndrome: L5 Radiculopathy on Superimposed Peroneal Neuropathy.
Gottwald E, Singh JR, Molter M, Proceedings of Association of Academic Physiatrists, Phoenix, AZ, 1/1/2011Pain Relief Using 5% Lidocaine Patch in Patients following Total Joint Arthroplasty.
Singh JR, Charles J, Peters C, Colavita P, PM&R; Proceedings of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Annual Convention, Seattle, WA, 9/1/2010Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy in an Athlete with Adductor Longus Tendon Tear: A Case Report.
Singh JR, Roza R, Bartolozzi AR, PM&R; Proceedings of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Annual Convention, Seattle, WA, 9/1/2010Brown-Sequard Syndrome After Cervical Laminectomy for Cervical Myelopathy Secondary to Cervical Stenosis: A Case Report.
Villanueva J, Singh JR et al, PM&R; Proceedings of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Annual Convention, Austin, TX, 9/1/2009Complete Rupture of the Distal Iliopsoas Tendon: Clinical Implications.
Singh JR, Sollenberger J, Greenberg J, Molter M, PM&R; Proceedings of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Annual Convention, Austin, TX, 9/1/2009Hyperbaric Oxygen as Treatment of Ischemic Cerebral Air Embolus Following Internal Carotid Artery Angioplasty and Stenting.
Singh JR, Greenberg J, Falcon N, Am. J. Phys. Med. Rehabil.; Proceedings of Association of Academic Physiatrists, Colorado Springs, CO, 3/1/2009The Smoking Effect: Cognitive Functional Improvement with Cigarettes.
Singh JR, Segal M, Am. J. Phys. Med. Rehabil.; Proceedings of the International Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Istanbul, Turkey, 1/1/2009Bladder Management Strategies in a Patient with Neuromyelitis Optica.
Singh JR, Zarka M, Falcon N, Am. J. Phys. Med. Rehabil.; Proceedings of the International Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Istanbul, Turkey, 1/1/2009- Join now to see all
Lectures
Interval Training in Athletes
Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY - 9/1/2014Navigating Your Way to A Better Back
Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY - 9/1/2014Rehabilitation Medicine Seminar (28 Fellows), Visiting Professor
Salzburg, Austria - 4/1/2014Core Rehabilitation for Back Pain
Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY - 3/1/2014Exercising for a Healthy Back
Weill Cornell Medical College, Weill Cornell Spine Center, New York, NY - 10/1/2013Low Back Pain in Young Adults
Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY - 9/1/2013Exercise Physiology
Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY - 9/1/2013Discogenic Pain (Guest Lecture)
Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY - 8/1/2013Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY - 3/1/2013Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction
Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY - 3/1/2013High Intensity Interval Training
Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY - 2/1/2013Neuropathic Pain and Phantom Limb Pain
Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY - 1/1/2013Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation of the Aging Spine
Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY - 11/1/2012Running Biomechanics and Injuries
Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY - 10/1/2012MRI Affects Physician Decision Making Prior to Initial Spinal Injection.
University of Colorado, Denver, CO - 6/1/2012Femoral Acetabular Impingement.
University of Colorado, Denver, CO - 4/1/2012Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: Where’s the Evidence.
University of Colorado, Denver, CO - 1/1/2012Spondylolysis in Adolescent Athletes.
University of Colorado, Denver, CO - 11/1/2011Energy Balance in Female Athletes.
University of Colorado, Denver, CO - 9/1/2011The Effectiveness of Using Lidoderm 5% Patch for Pain in Patients Following Total Knee Arthroplasty.
Phoenix, AZ - 4/15/2011Leadership in PM&R: Academic and Professional Characteristics of PM&R Chief Residents.
Bonita Springs, FL - 4/9/2010The Role of Platelet Rich Plasma in Tendonopathy
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA - 11/18/2009Functional Spine Anatomy and Kinesiology
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA - 9/30/2009The Use of a Nasal Trumpet in a TBI Patient with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OsA).
Philadelphia, PA - 6/5/2009Discography: Where’s the Evidence?
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA - 6/3/2009- Join now to see all
Press Mentions
Winners of Inaugural Change Agents Competition Propose New Approaches for Sleep Apnea CareJuly 2nd, 2021
An Ounce of Prevention: Even During a Pandemic, Routine Wellness and Healthcare Screenings Remain VitalMarch 10th, 2021
Pandemic Life Is Turning Your Body into a Stiff, Hunched, Itchy, Sore, Headachy HuskJanuary 14th, 2021